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What Causes Cough And Fever?

my daughter who 4 has a really bad cough like wheezy for the past couple of days she is clammy has a slight fever her face is red and is more clingy than usual She complains she is hot. She is on a prescription for zyrtec that she takes daily she has been taking that. Is it just allergies or something else
Wed, 20 Aug 2014
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Thanks for posting your query at HealthCareMagic. Most of the cough and fever that occur, are due to viral causes. There is a condition called bronchiolitis which usually affects children under the age of 2, with a peak age of 3 to 6 months. It is a common, and sometimes severe illness. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause. More than half of all infants are exposed to this virus by their first birthday. Other viruses that can cause bronchiolitis include: Adenovirus, Influenza and Parainfluenza.

The virus is spread to infants by coming into direct contact with nose and throat fluids of someone who has the illness. Usually such a viral infection also has an allergic component. Zyrtec (cetirizine) is an antiallergic used to treat such conditions.

I hope that helps. Feel free to contact back in case of further queries.
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What Causes Cough And Fever?

Thanks for posting your query at HealthCareMagic. Most of the cough and fever that occur, are due to viral causes. There is a condition called bronchiolitis which usually affects children under the age of 2, with a peak age of 3 to 6 months. It is a common, and sometimes severe illness. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause. More than half of all infants are exposed to this virus by their first birthday. Other viruses that can cause bronchiolitis include: Adenovirus, Influenza and Parainfluenza. The virus is spread to infants by coming into direct contact with nose and throat fluids of someone who has the illness. Usually such a viral infection also has an allergic component. Zyrtec (cetirizine) is an antiallergic used to treat such conditions. I hope that helps. Feel free to contact back in case of further queries.